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Hire a drone pilot in Den Helder & Texel

Pilot, drones and crew for film, TV and commercials in Den Helder & Texel — with the airspace and agreements worked out beforehand

180+
Productions
Film, TV, commercials, clips
CTR
Controlled airspace
De Kooy naval air station
ILT
Specific authorisation
Also above built-up areas
2009
Flying since
Film, series, ads

Naval port, lighthouse, the ferry to Texel and the Wadden Sea: the tip of North Holland is maritime scenery through and through. The naval air station makes the airspace controlled and the nature protected, so you plan well ahead here.

With Skymotion you hire one aerial unit: drone pilot, drones, cameras and where needed a camera operator, spotter and RT operator. We work out in advance what the airspace in Den Helder & Texel allows and which agreements are needed, so on the shooting day you only deal with the shot.

Airspace

Den Helder & Texel: in or next to the De Kooy naval air station CTR

The CTR of De Kooy naval air station covers Den Helder and Den Helder Airport; we request the flight with military air traffic control and take the helicopter traffic to the offshore platforms into account. Texel lies largely outside the CTR, but the island and the Wadden Sea are Natura 2000 areas.

Example locations

Filming in and around Den Helder & Texel: wherever the shot calls for it

We fly anywhere in and around Den Helder & Texel the story calls for: city centre, industry, water, countryside. Below are a few places productions often ask for, with what to keep in mind for each.

  • 01
    Afsluitdijk at Den Oever

    the Lely monument and the dyke, filmed for This Is Holland.

  • 02
    Willemsoord and the naval port

    ships and yards, in consultation with Defence.

  • 03
    Lange Jaap lighthouse and the Huisduinen dyke

    coast and sea.

  • 04
    Ferry port and the TESO ferry

    the crossing to Texel.

  • 05
    Texel: dunes, beach and the Slufter

    Natura 2000, the manager's permission is required.

Permissions and planning

How we arrange a shooting day in Den Helder & Texel

Authorisation and requests

We fly under our Specific-category authorisation from the Dutch ILT and file the mission plan for the CTR with air traffic control.

Local agreements

We arrange the request with Defence for the CTR and coordinate with the municipality for the town and the port. For Texel, the Wadden Sea and the dunes the production has to arrange the site manager's permission; we flag when that applies.

Planning

Ideally a week ahead, at least 48 hours for the CTR request. The earlier you call, the more hours are possible. If the shot requires a street or square to be cordoned off, we flag that well in advance so the production can plan for it.

On the shooting day

We arrive on set on time, brief with the director and DOP, and you watch live on the monitor. Then we fly until the shot is in, while a spotter keeps an eye on the airspace and the surroundings.

Credits

What we have done in and around Den Helder & Texel

FAQ

Hiring a drone pilot in Den Helder & Texel: questions

Can you film with a drone in Den Helder & Texel?

Yes. Den Helder & Texel lies in or right next to the De Kooy naval air station CTR: we file the mission plan with air traffic control at least 48 hours ahead and fly with an RT operator on the radio. Our Specific-category authorisation from the Dutch ILT also allows this above built-up areas, within the conditions of the authorisation.

How quickly can a drone pilot be on set in Den Helder & Texel?

Because of the CTR request we prefer to plan a week ahead, at least 48 hours. Send the location, date and shot and you hear the same day what is possible.

What does it cost to hire a drone pilot in Den Helder & Texel?

That depends on the drone and camera, the crew that comes along, the airspace, the travel time and the length of the shooting day; that is why we do not publish standard prices. You usually get a tailored quote the same day.

Which drone do you use in Den Helder & Texel?

In controlled airspace we mostly fly the DJI Inspire 3 or a Mavic: light, quiet and quickly approved. For dynamic shots we use FPV, and for your ARRI, RED or Sony Venice the heavy-lift Alta X.

Need a drone pilot in Den Helder & Texel?

Send the location, date and the shot you want — you'll hear quickly what's possible and what it costs, usually the same day.

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